Category: MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENTS

The Motor Vehicle Act lays out the rules of the road for drivers. If you have had a vehicle accident, several of the sections of the act deal directly with personal injury claims. You are less likely to be responsible for fault as a victim if you follow the rules of the MVA.Below are three important facets of the Motor Vehicle Act: (more…)

The holder of an insurance policy gets support from the insurer, following a car accident. This is true in the case of any insurer, even one that is located in British Columbia. In other words, if a policy holder has been held responsible for a particular collision, the insurance company provides that defendant with a defense team, once the litigation phase has commenced. At that phase, negotiations have ended, and the case proceeds before a judge, in a courtroom. (more…)

Chances are, you will be involved in a car accident at some point or another throughout your lifetime, and when that time comes, you will want to have a personal injury lawyer with experience on your side. In regards to why, we have put together a list of reasons below that will surely convince you that this is the best course of action. (more…)

Ice, snow, bad road conditions and poor visibility are a breeding ground for car accidents, and thus, injury claims that are represented by the personal injury lawyer in Huntsville. However, that is no excuse for not taking all preventative measures you can. You should always do everything within your power to avoid causing harm, whether it be to yourself, your property or others.To help you take these preventative measures, we have put together a list of tips to follow. (more…)

People with a history of one or two car accidents often worry that this may influence their damage award in potential future accidents. This concern isn’t unjustified, considering that the defendant’s lawyers will surely look into your medical records as they’re building their case. To know how any of your pre-existing injuries or conditions may influence your damage award, read on. (more…)

While there has been much media attention on impaired and distracted driving in Ontario, and rightly so, there has been little attention to the dangers of driving while drowsy. The Ministry of Transportation says that drowsy driving has been a growing concern and has factored into a growing number of collisions resulting in injuries and fatalities. As Cornwall personal injury lawyers, we see the disastrous effects of drowsy driving often. (more…)

In recent years, ridesharing has become a phenomenon throughout most of North America. Here in Ontario, Uber has been at the forefront of the ridesharing trend but recently, Lyft and other smaller companies have decided to throw their hat in the ring. But how does that impact someone who is involved in a motor vehicle accident with a rideshare vehicle? For Leamington personal injury lawyers, it is an industry we have watched carefully. (more…)

When there’s no other driver and an individual is involved in a single car accident, the assumption is often that the person behind the wheel is fully at fault for the accident. This is true in many cases but not all. There are some situations where the person behind the wheel isn’t at fault. Here’s a look at some of the common scenarios where the driver of a vehicle may not be considered at fault for a single car accident. (more…)

The acceptance of certain assumptions can keep some people from taking advantage of their chance to file a personal injury lawsuit. For instance, such people might assume that a lawsuit represents an effort to get rich quick. They do not want to be viewed as the sort of person that jumps at every opportunity to make lots of money in a short space of time. (more…)

Car accidents are the most common type of accidents experienced by Canadians all over the country. They may be the most common, but they are not the only kind of accident. Canadians are fairly frequently injured in public transport accidents every year. If you are one of the people who have been injured after a public transit accident, you may be wondering what your legal options are. You may be wondering if insurance coverage is something you will receive if your injury is severe enough. You may also be wondering if you are liable for the accident or if you are considered not liable for the accident. (more…)